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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsphoney
- 1 ½ tspgrated garlic
- 4bone-in
skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ tspsalt
divided
- 1 tbspcanola oil
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 cprecooked microwaveable brown rice
- 4 cfresh broccoli florets
cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 clower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cchopped red bell pepper
- 1 mediumcarrot
peeled and sliced
- 2 mediumscallions
chopped
- 2 tbsplower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- ¼ tspground pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir honey and garlic together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the honey mixture in a separate small bowl.
- 2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is light brown and releases easily from the pan, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Turn the chicken over. Brush the tops with the reserved 1 teaspoon honey mixture. Immediately flip the chicken honey-side down; cook until the skin turns golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
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- 4
Add flour to the oil in the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture smells nutty, about 30 seconds. Stir in rice, broccoli, broth, bell pepper, carrot, scallions, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Nestle the chicken into the mixture, skin-side up. Bake, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F and most of the liquid is absorbed, 16 to 18 minutes. Brush the chicken with the remaining honey mixture and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole
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Ratings & Reviews
Based on 12 ratings
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About this Recipe
Craving the vibrant flavors of a honey-garlic stir-fry but dreading the cleanup? This Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole delivers all the savory-sweet goodness you love, all in one dish, ready in just 45 minutes.
What makes this recipe a weeknight hero is its clever approach: you get all the beloved tastes of honey-garlic chicken and tender-crisp vegetables, streamlined into a fuss-free casserole. It's designed to minimize kitchen mess, letting you enjoy dinner without a pile of pots and pans afterward.
Prepare for a comforting and satisfying meal. You'll find succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs bathed in a sticky, aromatic honey-garlic sauce, perfectly complemented by fluffy brown rice. Alongside, crisp-tender broccoli florets, sweet red bell pepper, and sliced carrots add color and essential texture, creating a balanced and flavorful experience that feels both hearty and wholesome.
While chicken thighs are fantastic here, you could easily adapt this casserole. Consider swapping the broccoli for other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or green beans. For a deeper savory note, a touch more soy sauce can be added, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice can brighten the flavors. You could also adjust the balance of honey and grated garlic to your preference.
This Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole is a fantastic choice for a comforting family dinner any night of the week. It’s a complete meal on its own, perfect for those evenings when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.